Organization urges you to vote

A voter exercises his or her right to vote, by dropping a ballot into the ballot box. - Photo courtesy by Elections BC.

With the provincial election campaign in full swing, citizens are preparing to participate in the cornerstone of democracy: voting. [Read more…]

Festival unifies roots and communities

Performers waiting to perform
at the 2012 DiverseCity Festival.

The 11th annual New Westminster DiverseCity Festival kicks off May 18 with food, art, entertainment, and history.

Kendra Johnston, executive director of the Downtown New Westminster Business Improvement Association (BIA), says the idea of the festival started with a group of local business owners who wanted a family oriented outdoor festival along the boardwalk. [Read more…]

Makeup designer plays part in opera storytelling

Susanna Reinhart performs with the Vancouver Cantonese Opera Society. - Photo by Bessie Chow

Carmen Garcia enjoys making faces. [Read more…]

DOXA festival a platform for social change

A still from the film Occupy featured at the DOXA film festival - Photo courtesy of Occupy the Movie

The DOXA film festival will feature ten days of documentaries from Canadian and international filmmakers beginning May 3. [Read more…]

Palestinian composer calls audience to action

Palestinian composer and musician Simon Shaheen - Photo by Henry Leutwyler

On April 27, Palestinian composer and musician, Simon Shaheen, stages a performance that connects music and revolution. [Read more…]

Thailand makes a splash with Songkran festival

Thais celebrate Songkran festival in Thailand - Photo by Austin Sakchai

This time of year brings about spring cleaning traditions across the Northern Hemisphere. [Read more…]

Vancouver demystified

Bloody Alley Square at Gastown. - Photo by Kenny Louie

As Vancouver approaches its 127th anniversary and tourism season nears, it’s time to re-visit stories of the city’s muddled history. [Read more…]

Focus on Local Artist

Rob Stewart on a set for his film Revolution - Photo courtesy of Revolution

Documentary to inspire revolution
Revolution, the documentary that sounds the alarm about humanity’s present self-destructing trajectory, will open in Vancouver theaters April 12, during Earth Day celebrations. [Read more…]

Cultural Calendar

Flower blossoms at the Celebrate Spring Festival

Springtime calls for some singing and dancing in the rain. [Read more…]

A Hidden Symbol?

Street Photography by Denis Bouvier

Off the main path along the waterfront of the Olympic Village, barely visible amidst the new spring growth, is “Canada’s North Star. [Read more…]